Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Who we are

We are a team of Library Staff at the University of Alberta Library.

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Who we serve

Undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty affiliated with the U of A. Alumni and community members not affiliated with the University are supported on a case-by-case basis.

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How we help

• Consult on finding the best services, spaces, and resources for your next venture
• Help you select the appropriate research strategy to learn more about your target market or industry
• Teach workshops related to entrepreneurial research
• Connect you to other campus and community partners who have the expertise to support your innovation project
• Collaborate on projects with campus partners, such as other Entrepreneurship incubators
• Get you trained on using 3D printers and other making technologies available at the Library

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What is entrepreneurship?

We define entrepreneurs and innovators as students, faculty, and/or staff working in process implementation or product/service development with measurable impact. This could include developing software applications, 3D model designs, creating business models, and more.

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Our vision and goals

The vision of the University of Alberta Library’s EIT is to support, connect, and collaborate with U of A students, faculty and staff, empowering them in their E&I pursuits.

1. Community: we connect campus partners in order to take advantage of specific expertise and maximize impact.
2. Education: we equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful.
3. Communication: we promote the Library as a provider of services and spaces for E&I. We also boost the campus-wide message around the value and benefits of E&I.